A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8403257 Details
Epoch: 394 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 84907332 epoch_slot_no: 62532 block_no: 8403080 slot_leader_id: 6092217 size: 25639 time: 2023-02-15 15:07:03 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6af923286f44b4f88b94027b1e5abe36e2a3aaac0c746b65616be3ae49677511Block Operator
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